It's Quiet 18 - Wanna ring the bell?

[blueparrot]

If we’re letting him go we must be close to signing a replacement - having said that we don’t always operate in that way

We aren't letting him go, he's free to go where he wants.

 

[Giovinco]

Zinchenko...

Logic doesn’t always apply to city haha

 

[chesterbells]

Should try to tempt him with some kind of coachning role when he retires.tactical genius.

Oh fully agreed, would love that, but family mate, family.

 

[WeaversDiscoDance]

If we’re letting him go we must be close to signing a replacement - having said that we don’t always operate in that way

Midfield is our bread and butter though, don’t think they’d have the same chill with that position like they had with LB..

 

[Pedestrian]

I know he’s gonna leave, but it’s still absolutely gutting to see that, especially when we still have all these important games left this season.

He’s world class in our system. I think that Barca pitch will look very big to him when he plays there.

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

I hope we aren't in for Rice.

He's a pudding.

 

[Giovinco]

I hope we aren't in for Rice.

He's a pudding.

I’m not sold on Rice either. Some teams will have difficulty finding a world class striker namely Madrid this summer - our task will be getting a midfielder if we can’t get Bellingham

 

[chesterbells]

He’s world class in our system. I think that Barca pitch will look very big to him when he plays there.

Maybe bud yeah. What I would say, is so many players seem to peak under Pep don’t they?

 

[FantasyIreland]

I hope we aren't in for Rice.

He's a pudding.

We havent heard that one in a while,in fairness.

 

[argyle]

Honestly I would rather not get Bellingham. I know journalists aren't the players themselves but referring to City as a plastic club is an insult. I don't want to see him anywhere near my club if that's his stance.

Are you 14?

It's all bullshit. All you've done is boost the engagement numbers of that account by sharing it.

 

[richards30]

Logic doesn’t always apply to city haha

 

[BamberBridgeBlue]

Honestly I would rather not get Bellingham. I know journalists aren't the players themselves but referring to City as a plastic club is an insult. I don't want to see him anywhere near my club if that's his stance.

Oh dear. Your bait is a bit chummy.

 

[117 M34]

I think rice alongside Rodri only makes sense if we are playing with attacking full backs.

 

[simon23]

I do see it.

Like you,i was previously convinced his ability was limited to the above.....a decent defensive midfielder with limited technical ability.Having watched him much more closely over the past few games,i have changed my opinion completely.

He has superb all round ability,probably,due to his athleticism,more of a complete midfield general than Rodri (not specialist Defensive though) and more adaptable when it comes to squad versatility.I genuinely think they could play in the same pivot or trio,and few,if any,midfielders would be stronger.

100m is mental money,but looking at rumoured prices for players like Toney......we are now in that territory.

I think this line up would be superb

Walker----Stones--Dias----Ake
------------Rice--Rodri-------------
-----Foden-----Kev---Grealish---
--------------Haaland-------

I like his long range passing...just unsure of his technical ability between the lines snd in small spaces as that's what we're losing in both Gundo and Bernie. He has the engine like you say.
Interesting question...all bias aside who would you rather have in their prime in thus team....prime David Silva or prime Gerrard.....for me it's David Silva as I always have a preference to that type of player...I see rice as more akin to a Gerrard style of player....( better defensively than gerrard)

 

[blueinsa]

Honestly I would rather not get Bellingham. I know journalists aren't the players themselves but referring to City as a plastic club is an insult. I don't want to see him anywhere near my club if that's his stance.

Give it up you fucking whalloper!

 

[simon23]

If we sign Gvardiol can Stones not give Rodri a rest at times?

Dont see Stones doing the Rodri role on his own......alongside Rdori as he slips into midfield from where every he is playing (FB or CH) but not as a lone 6 like Rodri can at times - maybe he could with more work but not at present.

 

[JewelZee]

Are you 14?

It's all bullshit. All you've done is boost the engagement numbers of that account by sharing it.

I'm switching camps. It's not bullshit. He's chosen Madrid. His father hates City and wants to insult us in the process. We'll just have to do our talking on the pitch, simple as...

 

[citizen_maine]

Its not my bait, I'm just posting news

Which part of it is 'news'?

 

[BamberBridgeBlue]

Its not my bait, I'm just posting news

News? Take your face for a shit.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I like his long range passing...just unsure of his technical ability between the lines snd in small spaces as that's what we're losing in both Gundo and Bernie. He has the engine like you say.
Interesting question...all bias aside who would you rather have in their prime in thus team....prime David Silva or prime Gerrard.....for me it's David Silva as I always have a preference to that type of player...I see rice as more akin to a Gerrard style of player....( better defensively than gerrard)

Definitely Silva,but he wouldn't have the same impact without the industry and physicality of a Gerrard/Rice.

We need the chemistry.